CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A year into the pandemic, the doors of many houses of worship are still closed. But, while some sanctuaries are empty, many church leaders are still pouring out their hearts and lending a helping hand to their congregations and beyond.

As of Wednesday, Rev. Carrie Veal and the staff at Myers Park Baptist Church are one step closer to welcoming the community inside these doors again.

“Getting this vaccine means we can return to the practices of ministry that give us life,” said Veal.